Quote Originally Posted by Atmosfear View Post
Well I disagree that a simple majority ought to win the election. All this does is mean a geographic region with high population density (and, therefore, relatively similar views) can rule the system to the detriment of the entire rest of the country.
Exactly, so if more people have similar views, then why shouldn't this count as a majority? America is made up of people, not land mass. What I mean by that is just because a population is more spread out such as parts of the south and the west, doesn't mean they should be given more power to compensate for their lack of population. The fact is that if 51% of Americans, regardless of location, share certain views, than so be it.

Regardless of which party wins, all laws & regulations made still need to fall within the confines of the constitution, I fail to see why lots of people in a small area devalues their vote any.

Also, why do you believe having the majority of the population rule be detrimental to the rest of the country?